Ecuador - Galapagos

M/V SANTA CRUZ

Characteristics: The 46 cabin cruise ship Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galápagos Islands cruises was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for 90 guests. The expedition team consists of a chief naturalist and five SC naturalists. All will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day's activities. Together with the captain, they will plan the day's program. They are masters of Galápagos' knowledge. Soon enough, the SC naturalist will become the highlight of your voyage. At night, when pitch-dark starry skies are seen, stargazing is an amazing nocturnal activity. The southern skies are beautifully arranged with exuberant constellations. On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child). Four Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Families have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations. The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life. The entire ship is air-conditioned.

10 - 14.MAY

LA PINTA

They offer different activities, special meals for children and books for children concerning the Galapagos.

CRUISES GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II

Characteristics: One of the best and most beautiful cruise ships operated on the Galapagos Island. Galapagos Explorer II offers you a great variety of possibilities and activities. You are cordially invited to the daily lectures about the unique archipelago de Galapagos, rent one of the various reference books or videos about the islands and inform yourself about them in quiet minute in your suite. Enjoy life music in the bar or dancing in the lounge. Get spoiled by the chef de cuisine with Ecuadorian and international delicacies. Individual menu wishes will be fulfilled and for all meals you have free toss-up. Independent from the category of suite you choose, you will be surrendered by the luxury of Galapagos Explorer II. The suites feature queen size beds or 2 single beds. Each of the 50 suites has an ample private bathroom with shower, wardrobe, TV with video and minibar. All are lovely decorated to feel like home.